Ababu Namwamba’s Family Shares Mum’s Burial Date: "Returned to Our Creator at 91"
- Ababu Namwamba and his family are mourning the death of their beloved mother, Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba
- The family of the former CS has announced their late matriarch's burial date and memorial mass
- Kenyans on social media have penned touching condolence messages to the Namwamba family
The burial date for Ababu Namwamba’s mother, Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba, has been announced.
Source: Facebook
The former CS's partner shared the burial details via her Instagram Stories. Agatha passed away aged 91.
Was Namwamba's mum a dedicated parent?
The announcement noted that Agatha had dedicated her life to nurturing her family and serving the Lord.
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"We celebrate the life of our family matriarch and anchor, Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba, who has returned home to our creator at the blessed age of 91 years, after a full life dedicated to nurturing her family and serving Christ."
She was a mother of 10 children; one sadly passed away. Her children loved and cherished her.
"Mama Agatha was the wife of the late Peter Lwecheche Namwamba and mother to Ababu-Terrah Namwamba, the late Amelia Night, Patrick Namwamba (USA), the late James Namwamba, John Namwamba, Prof Thomas Namwamba (Kenyatta University), Godfrey Osimbo, Agnes Khateera Nyera, Nicholas Aggrey and Hillary Alari. She was the daughter to the late Joseph and Helena Sakha and sister to the late John Origi, the late Marita Obayi, the late Leonora Anyama, Nicholas Sakha and Joseph Wanyama."
When will Namwamba's mum be buried?
Agatha leaves behind over 100 grand and great-grandchildren, and her family will hold a mass on Saturday, August 23, at a private residence in Karen.
"A private Celebration of Life Holy Mass will be hosted on Saturday, August 23, from 11.00 am at Al Forest View Court Residence in Karen, Nairobi, where family and friends are meeting."
A church service will follow on August 29 at Port Victoria, then a night vigil, which will be led by gospel artiste Milka Omondi.
She will be laid to rest at her residence in Port Victoria on August 30.
A requiem church service will be held on August 29 at Vosh Port Victoria from 11.00 am, followed by a night vigil musical led by gospel artist Milka Omondi from 6 pm at Mama Agatha's Port Victoria residence, where she will be laid to rest on August 30.
"The public funeral service will be held at Port Victoria Primary School grounds on Saturday, 30 August, from 9 am. Final graveside burial rites will be limited to family and the church."
Source: Instagram
What happened to Namwamba's aide?
In other news, the politician was left devastated after the demise of his loyal aide Jonah Kemboi Rotich.
Namwamba hailed him as a dedicated bodyguard who had served him and his family for over 18 years.
His partner, Amy Lucia, also penned a touching tribute dedicated to Rotich.
Namwamba was emotional during his farewell ceremony, and he teared up after viewing his body.
Lucia was by his side, and she embraced him.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
